Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Trash to Treasure: Needs Advice!

So, last week I went to the Goodwill with chalkboards on my mind.
I was happy with this platter and the pineapple board.

I am still happy with the pineapple. It came out just as I wanted.
But, the platter needs help! The edges were so hard to get neat with a foam brush. The white feels too stark. Should I paint the whole thing black? Does it need a ribbon or some other embellishment?

Edited to Add: I am including this post in 320* Sycamore's Week of Gifts! And I have since painted the whole plate with chalkboard paint and have a light blue ribbon to hang it with. It looks much better! No pics yet tho! However, I will be checking out all those other chalkboard posts to get more ideas!

I really like the idea of leaving the rim of the plate white. I was also thinking of some type of border you could get for the edge between the black center and the white edge. I wish I could think of a specific product to recommend but I bet you could find something at the craft store that would create a nice, smooth transition.

Hey, Jane! Thanks for visiting my blog! I think I agree with painting the circle area and adding a fru fru something in the middle. Either the fleur di lis or some swirls. You COULD always get scrapbook paper, cut a circle and glue over it--the whole plate. Then, add modge podge--several coats--and hang on the wall. Just a thought! Love the pineapple!

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